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sweet corn 'Golden Bantam'

Zea mays 'Golden Bantam'

Genus: Zea
Family: Poaceae

About this plant

This heritage variety was introduced in 1902 and produces sweet and tender cobs with kernels that are slightly larger than the more modern varieties. It will happily grow in cooler conditions and is both vigorous and early, ensuring it is still a popular variety today. Sow indoors: April to May. Sow / plant outdoors: May to June. Harvest: August to October

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a sunny, sheltered spot in soil that has been enriched with well-rotted organic matter. Sweetcorn can tolerate many soil types but prefers well-drained soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0. Harvest from July to October. See sweetcorn cultivation for futher information.

Pruning

No pruning required.

Propagation

Sow seeds undercover from mid-spring in pots or modules and then plant out May - June after hardening off and the last frosts have passed. Alternatively sow 'in situ' from late spring to early summer. Always plant in a grid pattern to ensure pollination.

Pests

May be susceptible to damage from birds, slugs, mice and badgers.

Diseases

May be susceptible to smuts which appear as large galls on the cobs and stalks in hot weather.

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years